Combo packages have pros and cons. Buying everything at once is convenient and mindless, plus manufacturers usually discount product slightly if you making a bigger purchase. But avalanche safety gear isn't necessarily where you want to skimp, and your process should be anything but mindless. Depending on terrain, experience, skill, a combo package might not be the best choice. As for me, I tend to stick to lower-consequence terrain throughout the winter and ease my way into more dynamic environments as the snowpack strengthens.
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